satellite

Pronunciation: /ˈsætəlaɪ̯t/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
  2. noun a person who follows or serves another
  3. noun any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star

Etymology

From Middle French satellite, from Latin satelles (“attendant”). Ultimately perhaps of Etruscan origin.

In classic literature

Synonyms

artificial satellite, orbiter

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
equipment
Narrower (hyponyms)
spy satellite, communications satellite, space station, astronomy satellite, spacecraft, weather satellite

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